EPS-MACCS []
EPS-MACCS (Earth System Processes Monitored in the Atmosphere by a Constellation of CubeSats) focusses on understanding and quantifying atmospheric processes in the upper troposphere and in the stratosphere.
In particular, it will make observations in tropical and sub-tropical latitudes to observe gases such as water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane, ozone and nitrous oxide as well as aerosols – all of which play a key role in the greenhouse effect and climate change. The mission comprises three 12-litre CubeSats, each carrying thermal infrared spectrometer, as well as a visible near-infrared hyperspectral solar disk imager as a secondary instrument.
The EPS-MACCS constellations consists of three 12U CubeSat built and operated for ESA by GOMSpace as prime contractor.
Nation: | Europe |
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Type / Application: | Earth Observation |
Operator: | GOMSpace, ESA |
Contractors: | GOMSpace |
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Configuration: | CubeSat (12U) |
Propulsion: | Enpulsion thrusters |
Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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EPS-MACCS A (Earth Scout 1A) | - | 2023 | with ?, EPS-MACCS B, EPS-MACCS C | |||
EPS-MACCS B (Earth Scout 1B) | - | 2023 | with ?, EPS-MACCS A, EPS-MACCS C | |||
EPS-MACCS C (Earth Scout 1C) | - | 2023 | with ?, EPS-MACCS A, EPS-MACCS B |